Health Information Technology, AAS

Program of Study

Health information management is the profession that focuses on healthcare data and the management of healthcare information resources. The Health Information Technology (HIT) program combines the knowledge of and skills from the disciplines of medicine, information management, business applications and computer technology within the healthcare industry. The HIT program is appropriate for individuals interested in preparing themselves for employment in a wide variety of healthcare settings.

The faculty has identified the following Learning Outcomes for all graduates:

Identify health information guidelines and healthcare standards in data governance, content, and structure to ensure data integrity.
Apply privacy and security strategies and identify compliance requirements to protect health information.
Implement and interpret health informatics, analytics, and data use concepts in health information.
Determine and evaluate revenue cycle management processes.
Apply legal processes and standards demonstrating compliance in health information.
Demonstrate management and leadership skills utilizing ethical and professional behavior.

Professional Associations: American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA): www.ahima.org

POTENTIAL OCCUPATIONS:

Health Data/EHR Analyst
Clinical Coding Specialist
Records Technician/Specialist
Insurance Claims Analyst
Physician Practice Manager
Department Manager or Supervisor
Patient Information Coordinator

Technical Concentration

HIT 1300 - Intro to Non-Clinical Health Careers 1 Credit
HIT 1350 - Health Data Management 3 Credits
HIT 1420 - Pharmacology 2 Credits
HIT 2450 - Inpatient Medical Coding 4 Credits
HIT 2540 - Health Record Law 2 Credits
HIT 2550 - Outpatient Medical Coding 4 Credits
HIT 2560 - Clinical Data Analysis 3 Credits
HIT 2570 - Quality Management and Leadership in Healthcare 3 Credits
HIT 2650 - Medical Reimbursement 3 Credits
HIT 2900 - HIT Capstone 1 Credit
HIT 2920 - Professional Practice Experience I 2 Credits
HIT 2930 - Professional Practice Experience II 2 Credits

Total Technical Credit Hours: 32

General Education and Related Courses

BIO 1200 - Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 3 Credits
BIO 1205 - Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology lab 1 Credit
DLS 1090 - Digital Literacy and Applications 3 Credits
English Composition
3 Credits
GEN 1000 - First-Year Seminar 1 Credit
HIT 1430 - Pathophysiology 3 Credits
HUM 1010 - Critical Thinking 3 Credits
MED 2400 - Medical Terminology 3 Credits
MGT 1100 - Management & Organizational Behavior 3 Credits
MTH 2010 - Statistics 4 Credits

Choose One:

PSY 1210 - General Psychology 3 Credit

SOC 2010 - Fundamentals of Sociology 3 Credit

Choose One:

SPE 2010 Effective Speaking 3 Credit

SPE 2200 Interpersonal Communication 3 Credit

Total General Education and Related Credit Hours: 31

Total Credit Hours: 63

HIT Program Graduation Requirements: Students must complete all HIT courses with a grade of “C” or better to meet graduation requirements. The “C” or better standard for HIT courses also applies to prerequisite requirements.

HIT Program Accreditation: The HIT Associate degree program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

The Health Information Technology (HIT) program has affiliation agreements with University of Cincinnati.

See your advisor for appropriate course selection.